The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive28i Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Subaru Forester 2.5X Automatic (10 - 10)
€ 46,200

€ 32,800

€ 46,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW X3 xDrive28i is 8.8 cm longer, 10.1 cm wider and 3.9 cm lower than the Subaru Forester 2.5X.
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
1661
1881
2098
1700
1780
2005
1881 mm
Width
1780 mm
2098 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1661 mm
Height
1700 mm
2810
4648
2615
4560
4648 mm
Length
4560 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2615 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
1820 kg
Kerb Weight
No data
2335 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
No data
No data

General
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
F25
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
EJ25

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2457 CC
254 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
169 bhp
at 5800 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive28i
254 bhp
169 bhp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
310 NM
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
235 NM
at 4100 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive28i
310 NM
235 NM
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
143 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

BMW X3 xDrive28i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.5X
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7.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
No data
BMW X3 xDrive28i
7.17 kg/bhp
0 kg/bhp
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive28i
31 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.5X
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
462 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW X3 xDrive28i
462 mi
388 mi
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Environmental Impact
170.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
181.9 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive28i
170.4 kWh
181.9 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.5X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
210 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive28i
Subaru Forester 2.5X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
No data
550 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1610 L